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WR05 VPM

2005 Citroen C4

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

111,076 mi
Last recorded111,076 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR05 VPM
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2017 111,076 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 12 Sep 2017 111,073 miles

Emissions not tested due to vehicle over heating (7.4.B.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)

Side repeater incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 Sep 2016 98,276 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 23 Sep 2016 98,276 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Registration plate lamp not working both o/s and n/s (1.1.C.1d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 10 Sep 2015 133,304 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside front wing insecure

Fail 10 Aug 2015 131,333 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside front wing insecure

Pass 27 Aug 2014 77,328 miles

Oil leak

Pass 23 Aug 2013 65,978 miles

crack in windscreen

o/s/r wheel bearing is noisey

rear brake discs are lipped

Fail 19 Aug 2013 65,978 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

crack in windscreen

front brake discs are badly lipped

rear brake discs are lipped

Pass 27 Sep 2012 40,195 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 27 Sep 2012 40,195 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Reverse lamp loose

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 2 Sep 2011 11,779 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 11,554 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 10,076 miles
Fail 24 May 2010 10,076 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 May 2009 8,765 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 6,519 miles

How Reliable is the Citroen C4?

Based on 3,110,282 MOT tests across 237,183 vehicles.

72.0%
Pass Rate
7,034
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
237,183
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 68,682
Stop lamp not working 57,397
position lamp(s) not working 51,823
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 46,041
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 39,505
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WR05 VPM is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 2005 Citroen C4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.9% with a typical mileage of 65,246 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Citroen C4 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 68,682 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WR05 VPM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen C4 typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 21 years old, this Citroen C4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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WR05 VPM is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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